Thai Senate Elections – 2008

Rosana has uphill task ahead- The Nation, March 3, 2008...Starting out as a health and consumer-rights activist in the 1980s, Rosana emerged as one of the country's leading graft fighters when she led some 30 civic groups in the campaign against corruption at the Public Health Ministry between 1998 and 2003.
For the first time in Thailand, a politician at the ministerial level was found guilty and jailed for corruption.
She and her consumer groups' victory in halting the privatisation of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand two years ago, and a recent triumph in the Supreme Administrative Court against PTT propelled her further into the public limelight.
Rosana become synonymous with accountability, transparency and checks and balances...

Right: Please vote for Rosana Tositrakul, No. 5.
Outstanding achievements include corruption investigation.
Please give me a chance to inspect government administration and balance its power for transparent Thai politics.

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Senate election sign in the north-
February 27, 2008

Left: In Mae Hong Son province there are only two persons with the necessary qualifications to run for senator.

Below: A poster for Anant Wanchaithanawong, candidate no. 2

(Photo: Sadortu for 2Bangkok.com)

(Photo: Dr. Has for 2Bangkok.com)

Senate election in Yala -
March 2, 2008
Dr. Has notes: The quiet atmosphere of the senatorial election in Amphur Muang Yala.

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Above: On Sunday, March 2, 2008 please vote for
Manit Wittayatem -
Former Judge of the Constitutional Court to be a senator for Bangkok.
Please vote for No. 15.
Using powers and duties in a rightful way,
respecting people’s rights and freedom, focusing on benefits of the Kingdom, and sincere to the public.

Senate election posters -
February 23, 2008

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Left: Please vote for Rosana Tositrakul, No. 5.
Outstanding achievements include corruption investigation.
Please give me a chance to inspect government administration and balance its power for transparent Thai politics.

Right: “I used to be branded as a communist.
People cannot choose their birth. My family has fought for democracy and justice.
Unlawful things cannot change my mind.”
Neutral and fair.
Please vote for Sakda Sriwiriyapaiboon as a Bangkok senator. [And his online brochure.]

(Photo: 2Bangkok.com)

Above: Please give me a chance to examine the government’s operation and revise new laws.
Focusing on morality, holding on to ideals, making politics transparent, and building fair economy.
Please vote for
Dr. Anusorn Thamjai, No. 6.
as Bangkok senator.
Politically neutral, working for the people.

Above: Please vote for Thanachart Permlaptrakul, No. 30 to be Bangkok senator. Focusing on morality and peace for the sake of the people.

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Above: Another candidate on Silom Road

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Senate election- February 14, 2008
It reads: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration invites you to cast your vote in Senate Election on March 2, 2008 from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm.
Buying and selling votes is illegal.
Cast your vote to select a good senator.

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Senate election billboard-
February 10, 2008

It reads: Senate election to be held on March 2, 2008 -
Choose only one senator.